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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
3
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Special to The Evening Journal reports the forecast for lows today and tomorrow in Washington D C Generally fair tonight and Saturday with no precipitation expected and temperatures remaining mild Overall the outlook favors clear to partly cloudy skies and comfortable air across the district tonight and into the next day
Local society notes mention visits and greetings from residents across towns. People such as Robert Shields, Mrs. James Richey, Mrs. Wm Smiley, Mrs. S Conklin, and Miss Mattie Brown are listed with acquaintances in Muscatine Burlington Crawfordsville Winfield and East Main street. Todd Stuart offers oysters and bread specials while H F Samson marks 19 years in business on the square.
Miss Esther Louisa Samson-Calderwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Samson, wed George Alexander Calderwood of Somerville Massachusetts at the bride’s parents home near Wyman. Rev A A Samson officiated before about fifty relatives with a reception and music. The bride, educated at several institutions, is known in Washington. The groom is a skilled engraver in Somerville.
A wild man living in a cave within Chicago limits is in custody after police from the stockyards detachment captured him near Bisdom. He wrote "Christ Olsen" on a card, wore few clothes, and scavenged farms for sustenance. Found in the cave were a bone needle and a knife made from barrel hoop. officials describe him as about 45 with a clouded mind. Colonel John Jacobb Astor Jr. then ran a fast mail engine from South Bend to La Porte, a mile a minute, as part of a separate incident.
I M McElree of Richmond visited the county seat yesterday. Mrs Frank Northrop of Marton Iowa is visiting J M Allen. Mrs A Richie and W Richie went to Rock Island to visit relatives. Mrs I B Schreckengast and daughter visited Keota briefly. Editor Edwin B Stillman attended the Iowa Synod meeting. Mrs I M McElree left for Ottumwa. Mrs EK Brockway returned from Letts. Charles Obngemach, back from the Pan-American exposition in Buffalo.
Stewart's offers significantly lower prices on book supplies without sacrificing quality. The savings apply across the range, with customers urged to compare and save compared to competitors. The ad emphasizes value and accessible options for readers and students.
A section man at Perlee was shot in the face Wednesday by a hunter near the O R I and P right of way. The bullet was removed and he is expected to recover. A public notice offers $1,000 for an outstanding life saver. Mrs Sturgeon and son Frank visited Alfred Smith’s home in Keota. Wm Ditmars of Brighton attended a Chicago funeral for his daughter Mrs Nettle Skinner who died of brain abscess in a hospital. Burial was in Pulaski Ohio. She was about 33 and born in the city.
The Wabash announces excursion tickets Chicago to Buffalo and return at six dollars every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday until the Exposition closes. Good in coaches or reclining chaircars, good to return five days from sale. Tickets available at 97 Adams Street Chicago. Also notice of a fine spring lamb at Todd Stuarts.
An old advertisement notes doors open at 7 30 and urges patrons to be seated by 8 10 for a performance by Roneys Boys. It also promotes a nostrum claim about kidney cures sold by Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago.
A newspaper notice announces a one day sale offering a choice of couches from the front window at Chas. 8. Miller and Son, North Side Washington Iowa. The event is dated Saturday October 19 1901.
Wood sawing offered at 65 cents per cord with own fuel furnished. Satisfaction guaranteed. Service available city wide in any quantity by orders placed at Brindley's or Cunningham's groceries or Thos Neiswanger's coal yard.
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